Texts: Izzie tells her therapist that she is insecure and would be devastated if her live-in partner of 10 years ended their relationship. In response to Izzie’s statement, the therapist asks her the manner in which she would be devastated and suggests ways of alleviating this feeling. In this scenario, which of the following cognitive therapy techniques has been used by the therapist?
A) examining advantages and disadvantages
b) examining options and alternatives
c) questioning evidence
d) challenging idiosyncratic meanings